The COBE Spectra system uses a single platform for customized patient procedures that match treatment objectives. These wide-ranging procedures are designed for operator ease of use and control over desired outcomes. The system's versatile centrifugal technology platform performs customizable procedures for a variety of patients. All patients, each one different from the next, benefit from tailored procedures.

Customize Therapeutic Apheresis Procedures

• Perform tailored procedures for a wide variety of patients using continuous flow centrifugal technology
• Customize procedures to fit operator needs, providing flexibility in therapeutic apheresis and transfusion medicine
• Utilize a wide array of therapeutic apheresis procedures all on one platform

Leverage Choice and Automation in Cell Therapy Procedures

• Choose cell therapy procedures that meet procedure requirements, including cellular depletions, white blood cell procedures and bone marrow processing
• Customize your procedures with automation for cell consistency, low extracorporeal volume and high purity with the mononuclear cell collection protocol and the Spectra AutoPBSC program
• Match procedures with individual patients using adaptable controls

Strive for Comfort and Safety

• Count on dependable performance with an emphasis on patient and donor safety
• Monitor pump rates, fluid balance and volumes, and manage anticoagulation using system process control

How It Works

The COBE Spectra system uses centrifugal technology to separate whole blood into its major components.

The system draws whole blood from a donor or patient, adds anticoagulant, separates the blood components, collects or removes specific components and returns uncollected components to the donor or patient. In therapeutic plasma exchange and red blood cell exchange procedures, appropriate replacement fluid is continuously returned.

The COBE Spectra system includes:

• Four pumps
• Five valves
• Optical sensors to monitor density in the plasma/collect line or red blood cell spillover
• Display panel providing instructions and system messages
• Centrifuge chamber with interlocking door and cover
• Return flow controller that enables single-needle therapeutic plasma exchange and platelet collection

Procedures on the COBE Spectra system deliver:

• Dual-stage or single-stage technology
• Separation of components based on specific gravity of cells
• Configurable procedure parameters for procedure consistency
• Automated procedures with operator control
• Programmable fluid balance and automated procedure endpoint calculations
• Low total blood volume (TBV) applications

The COBE Spectra system sets and maintains the interface by defining the pump flow rates and centrifuge speed based on donor or patient data for a specific procedure. The wide range of continuous inlet flow rate settings allows the system to manage vascular access and accommodate small patients. The two-way communications display and an associated keyboard enhance the automation.

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